Songwriting Advice
How to Write Nordic Popular Music Songs
You want a song that sounds like it could walk out of an Oslo sauna into a neon club and still make people tear up on the tram ride hom...
How to Write a Song About Corruption
Want to write a corrosion proof song that points a finger without sounding preachy. You want people to sing along at protests and still...
Kwela Songwriting Advice
Want to write Kwela songs that make people smile, stomp, and whistle on the way home? Good. You are in the right place. This guide give...
Types of Managers in the Music Industry
Ever wondered who’s behind the curtain of your favorite artist’s meteoric rise – the cool, savvy, and sometimes downright quirky force ...
How to Write Afro-Cuban Jazz Lyrics
Want lyrics that swing, sting, and make the conga player wink? You are in the right place. Afro Cuban jazz is music and history and str...
How to Write Lyrics About Rhythm
You want your lyrics to move like a drum kit on caffeine. You want lines that feel like they bounce, push, pull, and land with the same...
How to Write Lyrics About Legends
You want to write a song about someone or something that feels larger than life. Maybe it is a town myth, a historical figure, a sports...
Holger Petersen, President at Stony Plain Contact Details
Holger Petersen is a renowned music industry executive, best known as the President of Stony Plain Records, a Canadian independent reco...
Modal Jazz Songwriting Advice
Modal jazz is the musical equivalent of walking into a dimly lit bar and realizing the room is yours for the night. It gives you space,...
D-Beat Songwriting Advice
So you want to write D-Beat songs that hit like a boot to the chest. Good. You came to the right place. This guide walks you through th...